Title: Life Skills Lesson, Introduction to Life Skills
1Life Skills
WHAT ARE THEY AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?
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2What is the Adult World?
- It is the world we all transition into after high
school and/or when we turn 18 years old. - a. Legally, we become
responsible for ourselves. - b. We can enter legal contracts.
- c. Treated as adults and have
adult responsibilities -
- Succeeding in the adult world is not easy.
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3Why can the Adult World be Difficult?
- It is competitive.
- It requires many skills to support yourself and
survive. - It requires housing, food, and a job
- There are many laws and rules to follow.
- It is full of responsibilities, challenges,
hardships, and hidden dangers.
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4What are LIFE SKILLS?
- These are skills that you will need to be
independent, self-sufficient, and live to your
full potential in the adult world.
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5Why are life skills important?
- Life skills provide you with the knowledge and
tools required to survive in the adult world. - The more life skills you develop, the easier it
will be for you to navigate, cope, and thrive in
the adult world.
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6What are some examples of essential life skills?
- Some examples of life skills are being able to
- prepare meals
- shop for groceries
- budget
- communicate effectively
- problem solve
- organize
- manage your health
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7Final Thought
- Just like you wouldnt want to enter the jungle
without the proper knowledge and skills, you also
dont want to enter the adult world without being
prepared and the right tools. - Learning essential life skills will help you
succeed in the adult world, which can be a jungle
sometimes.
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8A Free Lesson Can Be found at Teacher Pay
Teacher Career and Life Skills Lesson
- https//www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Life-S
kills-Life-Skills-Lessons-2542834